Ainsworth Benone

Ainsworth Benone is a framework developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment styles in children. It typically involves a "Strange Situation" procedure, where a child is observed in a series of separations and reunions with a caregiver and a stranger. This method identifies different attachment styles: secure, anxious-resistant, anxious-avoidant, and disorganized. Securely attached children feel safe and can explore, while others may show distress or avoidance. Understanding these attachment styles helps in recognizing how early relationships influence emotional development and interpersonal dynamics later in life.